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12/1/2010 Art of Living’s historic musical symphony in Pune
Art of Living hosted a historic symphony - Antarnaad - in Pune today, bringing over 2750 Indian classical vocalists together on one platform, to write a new chapter in the history of music.

10/1/2010 Youth leaders carve a silent rural transformation
Over 1200 rural youth leaders from over 14 states of India gathered at the Art of Living International Center in the city to share their experiences of bringing about a silent yet strong developmental revolution in the villages of India.

09/1/2010 Art of Living's historic classical music symphony in Pune
The Art of Living will host Antarnaad, on Jan. 12 which will feature over 2600+ Hindustani Classical vocalists, on one platform, in a first-of-its-kind symphony.

04/12/2009 Sri Sri opens the 2009 Parliament of World's Religions
Sri Sri key in the inaugural of the 2009 Parliament of World’s Religions, the largest and diverse multi-faith gathering of religious and spiritual communities in the world.

18/11/2009 Minister-President of Baden-Wuerttemberg meets Sri Sri
Honorable Prime Minister of Baden-Wuerttemberg praised the culture of India and Sri Sri’s efforts to resolve conflict & bringing peace at various fora.

10/11/09 Religious Leaders Convene in Mumbai in Solidarity for 26/11 Victims
In a gathering of solidarity with the victims of November 26-29th, 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, the U.S.-based Simon Wiesenthal Center and India'sArt of Living are convening a multi-faith event on Tuesday November 17, 2009.

8/11/09  Muslims Can Sing Vande Mataram
In a significant development, Darul-Uloom and the Ulemas of Deoband, have changed their 12-year-old stand on Vande Mataram to bring the Hindu-Muslim communities closer. This development took place yesterday after a one-hour long meeting between the Ulema and Sri Sri.

8/11/09  International Conference on Ethics & Business
An eclectic mix of business, political and religious leaders gathered together at the European Parliament in Brussels on November 5th and 6th to attend the 2009 Conference on Ethics in Business: Corporate Culture Spirituality, at the annual International Business and Leadership Symposium.

10/10/09 Sri Sri receives the ‘09 Culture in Balance’ award
Sri Sri was conferred with the 2009 Culture in Balance Award, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to all facets of culture, and for his commitment to global cultural balance. 

7/10/09 Sri Sri calls for people to live without fear in Sri Lanka
“Peace and prosperity go together. Have peace in your heart, and in your family prosperity will automatically follow. Peace comes when you have trust and confidence”, said His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar during a two-day visit to Sri Lanka. 

28/09/09 Citizenship for Tamil refugees: Sri Sri felicitates Tamil Nadu CM
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has sent his felicitations to the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Dr. M. Karunanidhi for his efforts to grant citizenship to the Sri Lankan Tamil refugees in Tamil Nadu. 

12/09/09 Sri Sri Urges Doctors to Curb Sex-Selection
“According to our scriptures killing a girl child is equal to killing a thousand saints,” said Sri Sri at the two-day national workshop of doctors to champion the cause of the girl child. 

10/09/09 Conference to mobilize medical community in support of the girl child
Against the backdrop of India’s rapidly declining sex ratio, the Art of Living Foundation , in partnership with United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Indian Medical Association (IMA) will organize a two-day national conference of doctors to champion the cause of the girl child. 

24/8/2009 Breath techniques to deal with the violent attacks on Indian students in Australia
Victoria University in Australia has embarked on a new initiative for Peace. 

24/6/2009 Sri Sri conferred highest honour by Hungarian University
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was presented with the highest honour of ‘Professor Honoris Causa’ (Honorary Professor) by the Szent Iszvan University of Hungary.  

23/6/2009 Dialogue & spiritual education is the key to tackle the Maoist issue
Banning Maoist groups may not help. Their ideology may have to be countered by dialogue, inspiration and importantly, spiritual education. 

19/6/2009 Maoists willing to come to the negotiating table
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar today had a talk with Maoist leader, Mr.Chakradhar Mahato and persuaded the group to lay down their arms. 

9/06/2009 Sri Sri appeals for restraint among Indian students in Australia
“The world is becoming a global community. In this milieu, we cannot afford another conflict on racist and nationalist lines.  We have to come together in understanding and harmony...'

25/05/2009 Sri Sri appeals for peace in Punjab
"One act of violence cannot be corrected by another act of violence. Sikhs have always been known for their religious acceptance. I appeal to them to stay calm and united in this hour of grief," said Sri Sri.

18/5/2009 Bangalore University presents Sri Sri with honorary doctorate
The Bangalore University conferred an honorary doctorate to the Art of Living founder and humanitarian, His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to honor his efforts towards nurturing global peace.

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